Now I know it is too speculative to say just take away the extra point for winning in a shootout and call them all ties (since some of them wouldn't have been) because the shootout changes the way teams play in OT.

But I wanted to see what the standings would look like without it. Where if after OT its tied, both teams get 1 point, its a tie.

Even though the Wings have stunk at them overall this year, in general I still like shootouts and I think they have their place in the regular season.

Get rid of the dinky automatic point you get for going into overtime even if you lose.

3 points for a win in regulation2 points for a win in overtime1 point for a win in a shootout0 points for a loss at any point in a game, no questions asked, no ifs/ands/buts

That solves your parity problem and truly rewards good teams for taking care of business as much and as early as possible, and also teams who do decent in overtime and the like.

Personally my problem is that I think you should have the same amount of points in every game, not some with 2 and some with 3.

If there was to be a new adjustment i would want to either get rid of the shootout, or go to 3 point regulation win, 2 point OT or shootout win and 1 point for OT or shootout loss 0 point for regulation loss

The best point system is 3 for win, 2 for OT win, 1 for OT loss and 0 for loss. Shootout ain't the problem.

And I know why some of you North Americans don't like when a loser gets points. That wouldn't be a problem either. The problem is that you've had that s***ty system where winner always gets the same amount of points and there is this "extra point" thing, which just doesn't work. That is why you probably hate when points are given for losing. I know I would too.

But trust me, it isn't a problem if you go with the 3 win, 2 OT win, 1 OT loss, 0 loss system. Everyone gets what they deserve. There is also the same amount of points on the line. No extra points.

Of course the problem is that NHL can't use that point system because the Europeans did it first. Kinda like with the SI system.

Even though the Wings have stunk at them overall this year, in general I still like shootouts and I think they have their place in the regular season.

Get rid of the dinky automatic point you get for going into overtime even if you lose.

3 points for a win in regulation2 points for a win in overtime1 point for a win in a shootout0 points for a loss at any point in a game, no questions asked, no ifs/ands/buts

That solves your parity problem and truly rewards good teams for taking care of business as much and as early as possible, and also teams who do decent in overtime and the like.

The problem with this system is the same as with the current system. And trust me, it's a big problem that there aren't always the same amount of points on the line.

The best point system is 3 for win, 2 for OT win, 1 for OT loss and 0 for loss. Shootout ain't the problem.

And I know why some of you North Americans don't like when a loser gets points. That wouldn't be a problem either. The problem is that you've had that s***ty system where winner always gets the same amount of points and there is this "extra point" thing, which just doesn't work. That is why you probably hate when points are given for losing. I know I would too.

But trust me, it isn't a problem if you go with the 3 win, 2 OT win, 1 OT loss, 0 loss system. Everyone gets what they deserve. There is also the same amount of points on the line. No extra points.

Of course the problem is that NHL can't use that point system because the Europeans did it first. Kinda like with the SI system.

The problem with this system is the same as with the current system. And trust me, it's a big problem that there aren't always the same amount of points on the line.

Games that go in to OT and/or shootout are usually good, hard fought team games that should not be ended by individual skills. Are shootouts entertaining: yes, is the point system jacked up: yes. I wouldn't say that shootouts are the problem but I really hate seeing games ended that way.

If you can't win in regulation or OT, you don't deserve 2 points. Nothing wrong with ties.

Yeah, some people dislike ties very much, but then it would also be possible to create a working point system.

I'd go with 2 for win and 1 for tie. Of course the soccer system (3 for win, 1 for tie) maybe rewards the win better and some people may like that, but then again there comes this inbalance. There wouldn't be always the same amount of points on the line, which is the main problem in the current system.

2 for win, 1 for tie, 0 loss is good. But I still think the 3 win, 2 OT win, 1 OT loss, 0 loss is the best.

Of course you could always remove the shootouts and play endless overtime. Let's say first 5 min OT 4on4 and after that endless OT 3on3. Or something like that. I'm sure the game would end faster if there would be less guys on the ice. Because the main reason why the shootouts exist is the length of the game.

I think the NHL should hand out points like they did in the Olympics, every game is 3 points. 3-points for a regulation win, 2-points for a OT or SO win, 1-point for losing in OT, and 0 for losing in 60 minutes.

The SO isn't going anywhere, so in my opinion, this makes the most sense.

Agreed, I never had a problem with ties. Actually some of the most exciting games I've seen live were ties.

Even the scoreless ties were great to watch!

As for the Standings shift in the OP... it feels as though there's not much difference when it comes to the playoff races. Still fairly close, anything can happen. Either the original W-L-T or the International/Euro W-OTW-OTL-L would be nice. Problem is... might be a little difficult for the mathematicians at the NHL

I have an idea for you ... stop watching NHL games, and stop attending NHL games.In fact stop posting on NHL-related Web sites.Stop supporting NHL in anyway, then maybe owners and players will realize your dissatisfaction and change the rules so you won't have to endure another NHL shootout.

I think the NHL should hand out points like they did in the Olympics, every game is 3 points. 3-points for a regulation win, 2-points for a OT or SO win, 1-point for losing in OT, and 0 for losing in 60 minutes.

The SO isn't going anywhere, so in my opinion, this makes the most sense.

Agreed. Much better than the current system. And probably the best compromise we will get.

Edit: I'll add that it would be very interesting to see NHL standings with Olympic rules.

Edited by CanadaBoy, 21 March 2010 - 12:12 PM.

But my most coveted thing is a high self-esteemAnd a low tolerance for them telling me how to leanSee the most important parts are the ones that are unseenThe Wings don't make you fly and the Crown don't make you kingNow God don't like ugly, ain't too happy bout prettyI am ignorance's enemy so stay out of the vicinity of...~ Lupe Fiasco - Gold Watch

I have an idea for you ... stop watching NHL games, and stop attending NHL games.In fact stop posting on NHL-related Web sites.Stop supporting NHL in anyway, then maybe owners and players will realize your dissatisfaction and change the rules so you won't have to endure another NHL shootout.

You can still support the NHL and hockey without having to like shootouts.

Pts = Current system3 Pt (OT) = 3 points for a regulation or OT win, 2 for SO win, 1 for SO loss, 0 for loss in regulation or OT3 Pt (SO) = 3 points for a regulation win, 2 for OT or SO win, 1 for OT/SO loss, 0 for regulation loss2 Pt = Just straight win/loss record. Win is a win, a loss is a loss.Tie = No shootouts. 2 points for a win (regulation or OT), 0 for loss, 1 point for a tie. Games that went to shootouts considered ties.

I also show what the seedings would be under the different scoring systems. (Wasn't all that careful with tiebreakers, so maybe not perfect...)

Worth noting:Wings would not be in the playoffs under any of the alternate systems.Boston would drop out in 3 of 4 alternatesNew Jersey would lead the Atlantic in allEast doesn't change at all besides those twoSeeding in the West changes quite a bit

I have an idea for you ... stop watching NHL games, and stop attending NHL games.In fact stop posting on NHL-related Web sites.Stop supporting NHL in anyway, then maybe owners and players will realize your dissatisfaction and change the rules so you won't have to endure another NHL shootout.

I'd take your own advice. Talk about a misplaced rant.

I don't like the instigator rule, but I am not going to stop watching the NHL because of it. That would just be stupid.

What makes an OT win equal to a SO win and not a regulation win? The complaint about the shootout is that the game is won by individual skills. OT wins are won just as much through normal hockey as regulation wins are.

So the system I have proposed since shootouts were first suggested to end tied games is: